Moussou Kéba Cissoko
Design Engineer ,
Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA)
Senegal
2025
Moussou Kéba is a research engineer in weed science at the Senegalese Institute of Agricultural Research (ISRA), specializing in weed flora and its effects on crop performance. Her work centers on resilient crops and agroecological innovations that strengthen agricultural productivity under climate change. Passionate about traditional grains, she champions fonio (Digitaria exilis) for its high nutritional value and climate resilience, advocating for its integration into farming systems and policies. A dedicated young scientist, Moussou combines rigorous research with field-based insights to promote innovation, training, and inclusive knowledge sharing to support sustainable agriculture and empower farming communities.
Passionate about traditional grains, she champions fonio (Digitaria exilis) for its high nutritional value and climate resilience, advocating for its integration into farming systems and policies.

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